Gunnison Crested Butte Blog

On this page you'll find seasonal trip reports, travel tips and local stories from the Gunnison Valley. It’s a great place to learn more about our region of Colorado as well as to find inspiration for your next adventure.

an aerial view of downtown Crested Butte with Crested Butte Mountain, a pointy mountain peak, in the background

Crested Butte or Telluride

Written on November 18, 2019. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit, Winter.

When planning a Colorado trip you might be considering Crested Butte versus Telluride. Both of these Southwest Colorado towns are known for skiing, mountain biking, hiking and more. Crested Butte is...

Crested Butte’s Best Opening Since 1997!

Written on December 5, 2018. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Life is good in the Butte! On November 22, 2018, Crested Butte Mountain Resort started their season with the most coverage of any opening day since 1997. The Thanksgiving crowd was excited to start...

People sit around several picnic tables at a park. A person is singing under a tent on a small stage

Live Music in the Gunnison Valley

Written on June 28, 2018. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

You probably already know Gunnison and Crested Butte for the amazing outdoor recreation you can do when you take a Colorado vacation. There are two million acres of public lands in the area. Did you...

The 32nd Annual Alley Loop Nordic Ski Race

Written on February 6, 2018. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

There’s no other event quite like the Alley Loop. For one Saturday in February the Crested Butte Nordic Council trucks in snow from around town to spread on the streets of Crested Butte for Colorado’s...

Winter 2017 Photo Essay

Written on April 13, 2017. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort just closed down for the season on Sunday and we have all been taking a moment to breathe. It looks like we only get a moment though; Hartman Rocks opened for the season...

Taylor Pass sunrise on the grand traverse

The Grand Traverse: A First-Time Racer’s Foggy Recollection

Written on March 31, 2017. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

This past weekend marked the 20th Annual Grand Traverse ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Teams of two leave at midnight, racing 40 miles over two mountain passes with 7800′ of climbing along...

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